• Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?,Amanda Hagen

    Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?

    Beaverton, Cedar Mill, PSU, and Hillsdale are four farmer's markets on Portland's west side, each with a different feel. Beaverton is the largest with the widest vendor mix, Cedar Mill is the smallest and easiest for parking, PSU runs year-round in a walkable downtown setting, and Hillsdale offers a

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  • A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips),Amanda Hagen

    A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips)

    Moving into a new house means inheriting someone else's decisions, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the yard. I've been in my new place for a few months now, and I wanted to share an early look at what we found, what we've added, and what we're still figuring out.     Getting to Know a Garde

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  • Why Sustainable Living Feels More Possible in Oregon,Amanda Hagen

    Why Sustainable Living Feels More Possible in Oregon

    One of the things I love most about living in Oregon is that people here care deeply about the outdoors. Not in a performative way. Not in a “perfect homestead influencer” kind of way. More in the everyday choices people make without thinking twice about it — composting food scraps, growing tomatoes

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